TWIRLING UNLIMITED 2011 GROUP EVENT RULES
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In any event, no group
member may compete in another unit in the same category (he/she may not
compete against himself/herself.) Occasionally a group competes with
fewer than the required number of members, eg. Less than 10 twirling
members for a corps or less than 3 members for dance twirl.
In this instance, they will be allowed to perform for exhibition,
not competition. In each
division, a judge must evaluate each group’s performance in terms of a
standard. If judge feels
that the performance does not merit a first place designation, a
protection rule may be issued and the highest scoring group will receive
2nd place. A protection
rule may be issued in any division. TEAMS – GENERAL RULES (apply to all team events) Minimum of 3 members Ages: (Avg) Up to 6.9 - PeeWee 11.0 to 13.9 Junior 7.0 to 8.9 - Tiny Tot 14.0 and Up - Senior 9.0 to 10.9 – Juvenile Note: Contestant’s age
is determined by their age as of the day of the competition. Number of members (for all team events): 3 to 5 members - small 6 to 10 members - medium
11 and up -
large General Penalties: (assessed for all team events) .5 per drop of baton or other equipment .1 per unison .5 per fall .1 per alignment error
.2 per out of step
.1 per second over or under time In all cases where individual music is used, music
theme and lyrics should be appropriate for family entertainment.
Music should be on a cassette tape ready to play.
Groups choosing to use a CD should bring their own CD player. A
player will be available, but frequently CDs will not play properly
on foreign players – the volume and speed may be seriously
affected. Level 1
Team There is no “Beginner” Team Classification in
TU. However, in recognizing
that some teams are still at a developmental level, a “Level 1 Team”
division is offered in the Dance Twirl event at Regional &
International competitions. Level
1 Teams are restricted in the same manner as Level 1 solos: no member
may do more than a one turn, and no more than 2 consecutive elbows.
In
addition, no member may do any high toss tricks with illusions or any
gymnastics move underneath.This is considered an open event only, contestants do not receive
medallions. Teams are permitted to enter both Level 1 and the Regional
or International team event, as long as they meet the appropriate
restrictions when competing in the Level 1 event. Dance
Twirl Teams Groups perform to their
own music. Groups using any apparatus other than one baton for more than
30 seconds of their routine should be entered in the Novelty Team
category. Timing begins and
ends with music. If
music stops for ANY reason after the first 10 seconds, the performing
group may not start over. Time Limit: 1:30-3
minutes.
Additional penalties:
.1 per break/slip Pom
Teams Performed to own music. Teams must use poms. Intentional “grounding” of poms is permitted for a short period of time. Groups may use mounts no more than one tier high in competition. Any groups using mounts do so with the understanding that they are exclusively responsible in case of injury. No mats are provided. Timing begins and ends with music. Time Limit: 1:30- 3:00 Twirl Teams Routine is performed to standard march music. Timing begins with salute by one or more members at starting line and ends with salute by one or more members at the finish line. Formations and floor coverage are evaluated for the entire routine. Entrance and Exit are optional. Time limit:
Additional Penalties:
Breaks:
.1 per error
Off Pattern: .1 per
error Novelty Teams Performed to own music;
timing begins and ends with music. Group will use any equipment except one standard baton but they must include apparatus.
Pompons, Color Guard and Dance Lines are not included in this
category. Judging
emphasis is on audience appeal and unison. The focus is on equipment
other than one baton, but one baton may be used as a small portion of
the novelty routine. Time
Limit: Strut Teams One baton per member only. Use
own music. Judged on routine content, unison, and ability to stay in
step with music. Floor pattern - down the length of the gym once or
re-traced line; oblique movements or slight hesitations permitted.
Timing begins with first movement and ends with salute or end of
music. Time
Limit: 1:00 to 3:00 Duet Strut available as separate event (see individual events listing) Production Groups Minimum 10 members; Age groups same as Teams & Corps Use Own Music.
Routine incorporates any form of novelty choreographed to music.
Baton may be a portion, but the
emphasis is on production and entertainment value rather than
twirling difficulty. Time
Limit: OTHER AUXILIARY EVENTS: (standard age and group divisions do not apply) Majorette
Squads: Junior
High/ High School/
College Any type of baton work and props permitted. Use own music. Division determined by school affiliation – all members must attend same school Time
Limit: up to
Additional
Penalties: .1 per break/slip Color
Guard Ages (Avg.): Junior: 0-12.9 Senior: 13.0 + Divisions: Small (3-10 members); Large (11+ members) Groups perform to music of their own choosing. Timing begins and ends with music. Time Limit: Short
Program: up to
Long Program Solo and Duet Color
Guard events available (see individual events listing) Drum
Ensemble Ages: (avg.): Junior: 0-12.9 Senior: 13.0 + over Divisions: Small (3-10 members); Large (11+ members) Music need not be memorized. Time Limit: Short
Program: up to
Long Program Drum Solo event available (see individual events
listing) Cheerleading may be offered as an exhibition opportunity at a
TU competition (other than regional or International). CORPS - GENERAL
RULES Maximum set-up time for groups - 5 minutes. Penalty - Judge’s Discretion (5 pts maximum). Entrance is optional. There are 3 classifications of corps competition: Street Parade corps, Mini Corps, and Floor Corps. These
rules apply to all corps, no matter what classification. 1. There must be a minimum of 10 baton twirling members. 2. All corps provide their own music, whether live or recorded. 3. Age divisions (average age) 0 - 6.9 - Peewee 7.0 - 8.9 -Tiny Tot 9.0 - 10.9 - Juvenile 11.0 - 13.9 - Junior 14.0 & over - Senior 4. Penalties: .2 drop of baton or other equipment .1 alignment error .2 out of step .1 unison error .2 fall .1 boundary error per person .1 per second under/overtime 5. Any corps member may not compete in more than one unit in the same category and age bracket. (He/she may not compete against herself). 6. Any corps may have auxiliary sections, but none is required. 7.
At TU International Competition, the floor boundaries will be 50
x 84. ADDITIONAL
SPECIFIC RULES FOR MINI CORPS Corps may begin in any
formation on or off the floor. Timing
and judging will begin with the first movement of any member or the
first note of music, whichever is first, including the commanders.
Timing and judging will end with the last member stepping over
the boundary line or the last note of the music, whichever is last.
Can use props. Time limit is 2 to 4 minutes; no minimum twirling time. There are no formation requirements. Penalties: See General Rules Score Sheet Categories: 25 points each Routine Content Twirling Precision and Unison Strutting/Bodywork Precision and Unison Overall Effectiveness ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC The corps will perform
in a U formation beginning and exiting to the judge's left.
There is a constant 20 feet width for the entire U.
All members of the corps must stay within that boundary.
There is no spread beyond the 20 feet boundary allowed. The maximum time limit
is 2 minutes - there is no undertime or minimum twirling time.
All members of the corps must cross the finish line in the
allotted 2 minutes. If any
member remains on the floor after 2 minutes has passed a .1 per second
penalty will be assessed. Continuous
footwork is not required but a general forward motion should be
maintained to cover the required distance in the allotted time. Timing and judging will
begin with the first movement or first note of music (including the
commander), whichever is first. Judging
and penalties (excluding overtime) will end when the last member has
crossed the finish line or when 2 minutes are up, whichever is first. Corps may use ½ length
of the floor within the 20 foot boundary to set up in.
Can use novelty equipment, if desired. Score Sheet Categories: 25 points each Routine Content Twirling Precision and Unison Strutting Precision and Unison
Overall Effectiveness ADDITIONAL
SPECIFIC RULES FOR FLOOR CORPS
Corps may begin in any
formation on or off the floor. Timing
and judging will begin with the first movement of any member or the
first note of music (including the commander), whichever is first.
Timing and judging will end with the last member stepping over
the boundary line or the last note of the music, whichever is last. Time Limit: 5-9 minutes. There is no minimum twirling time. Score Sheet Categories: 25 points each Twirling Routine Content Twirling Precision and Unison Overall Effectiveness Effectiveness of Maneuvering & Choreography |
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